Little Known Wars of Great and Lasting Impact
By Alan Axelrod
Published By Fair Winds Press
Year Published - 2009
Book Format - Soft cover
Summary
Alan Axelod identifies 18 smaller wars that led to great changes in history, from the Afghan Civil War that precipitated the rise of the Taliban to the Algerine War of 1815, seen as the first war on terror, to King Phillip’s War in 1675 that, in proportion to the population at the time, was the costliest war in American history and changed the colonies forever. Axelrod takes a fascinating look at the turning points in world history that people often overlook. filled with more than 75 maps, illustrations, and paintings. An in-depth and gripping read for people who want to know more about important historical events.
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By Alan Axelrod
Published By Fair Winds Press
Year Published - 2009
Book Format - Soft cover
Summary
Alan Axelod identifies 18 smaller wars that led to great changes in history, from the Afghan Civil War that precipitated the rise of the Taliban to the Algerine War of 1815, seen as the first war on terror, to King Phillip’s War in 1675 that, in proportion to the population at the time, was the costliest war in American history and changed the colonies forever. Axelrod takes a fascinating look at the turning points in world history that people often overlook. filled with more than 75 maps, illustrations, and paintings. An in-depth and gripping read for people who want to know more about important historical events.
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By Alan Axelrod
Published By Fair Winds Press
Year Published - 2009
Book Format - Soft cover
Summary
Alan Axelod identifies 18 smaller wars that led to great changes in history, from the Afghan Civil War that precipitated the rise of the Taliban to the Algerine War of 1815, seen as the first war on terror, to King Phillip’s War in 1675 that, in proportion to the population at the time, was the costliest war in American history and changed the colonies forever. Axelrod takes a fascinating look at the turning points in world history that people often overlook. filled with more than 75 maps, illustrations, and paintings. An in-depth and gripping read for people who want to know more about important historical events.
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